2010 BMW X3 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, both 2010 BMW X3 and 2010 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 BMW X3 and 2010 BMW X5 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 260 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2010 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 BMW X3 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4569 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1676 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |